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Parise, Elliott, Kessel named NHL’s three stars of the week

Zach Parise

Minnesota Wild left wing Zach Parise (11) celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Canucks during NHL action in Vancouver, Canada, Monday, Feb. 15, 2016. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

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Minnesota’s Zach Parise, St. Louis’ Brian Elliott and Pittsburgh’s Phil Kessel have been named the NHL’s three stars for the week ending Mar. 27, the league announced on Monday.

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Parise paced the NHL with five goals and shared the League lead with seven points in three contests to help the Wild (37-28-11, 85 points) extend their winning streak to a season-high five games and move back into the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.

Elliott stopped all 52 shots he faced over two appearances to help the Blues (45-22-9, 99 points) extend their shutout streak to a franchise-record four consecutive games and clinch their fifth straight playoff berth.

Kessel shared the League lead in assists (5) and points (7) to help the Penguins (42-25-8, 92 points) win two of their three starts and finish the week in third place in the Metropolitan Division.

Pretty emphatic statement from Parise, who capped off his week with a pair of goals in Saturday’s huge 4-0 win over the Avs. That victory pushed the Wild five points clear of Colorado for the final wild card spot, and could’ve essentially ended the Avalanche’s season in the process.